Candle molding apparatus and method for using the same

ABSTRACT

A candle making apparatus for molding a candle including a container and a plate is provided. The plate has a rod attached thereto. The plate is place within the container so that the rod extends above the rim of the container and the plate rests on the bottom of the container. In order to use the apparatus hot wax is poured into the container and the wax is allowed to cool. Once the wax has cooled, the rod is grasped and the plate and rod are removed from the container with the wax molded around the rod. Once the plate and rod are removed from the container, the plate is grasped and the molded wax is removed from the plate so that a hole is formed through the center of the wax. Next, a waxed wick is inserted through the hole in the molded wax thereby forming a candle.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention is directed toward a candle makingapparatus and more particularly, toward a container which allows acandle to be molded and removed easily so that a wick may be placedthrough the center of the candle.

[0002] Typically, a candle is formed by pouring hot wax into a containeror mold and allowing the wax to cool. Before the wax is completelycooled, a wick is inserted into the center of the container and is heldin place above the container. Once the wax has cooled completely, it isremoved from the container with the wick intact. This is a very tedious,time-consuming, and labor intensive process.

[0003] Other methods of forming a candle are generally variations of theabove described method. For example, how the wick is held in place mayvary. A person may actually hold the wick in place; a rod may be placedacross the top of the container to which the wick is fastened; or thecontainer may be placed under a horizontal rod to which the wick issecured and extends into the hot wax. Also, the manner in which thecandle is removed from the container or mold may vary. For example, thecandle may be manually separated from the container or mold. Or, thecontainer may be placed into a bath of cold water which loosens thehardened wax from the mold and facilitates removal of the now formedcandle from the container.

[0004] Another method of forming a candle is disclosed in the U.S. Pat.No. 2,520,682 to Harrison et al. This patent describes a method formaking candles including a shell in the form of a truncated cone, a wickpin having an eye, and an insert. The wick pin is secured to the bottomof the shell and the insert fits into the open of the shell. The inserthas an opening through which the pin is inserted as well as a pluralityof openings through which molten wax is poured into the shell. Wax ispoured into the shell to completely fill the shell and to cover theinsert. When the wax has solidified, a wick is inserted through the eyeof the wick pin. The candle body, together with the insert, is removedfrom the shell so that passing the candle over the wick pin, the candleis wicked as it is being pulled out of the shell.

[0005] Also, U.S. Pat. No. Re 20,854 to Deckert discloses a method ofmaking a candle using a container with a rod inserted therein. The rodis held in place by fingers located on a plate which is secured to thebottom of the container. Hot wax is poured into the container to a pointwhich is below the top of the container. The wax is allowed to cool andthe rod is removed. A wick may be then inserted through the hole formedby the rod.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0006] The present invention is designed to overcome the deficiencies ofthe prior art discussed above. It is an object of this invention toprovide a simple method for molding a candle.

[0007] It is a further object of the invention to provide an apparatuswhich allows for removing a molded candle from the apparatus easily andplacing a wick through the center thereof.

[0008] In accordance with the illustrative embodiments demonstratingfeatures and advantages of the present invention, there is provided acandle making apparatus for molding a candle. The apparatus includes acontainer and a plate with a rod or stem attached thereto. The platerests within the container with the rod extending above the rim of thecontainer. In order to use the apparatus hot wax is poured into thecontainer and the wax is allowed to cool. Once the wax has cooled, therod is grasped and the plate and rod are removed from the container withthe wax molded around the rod. Once the plate and rod are removed fromthe container, the plate is grasped and the molded wax is removed fromthe plate so that a hole is formed through the center of the wax. Next,a waxed wick is inserted through the hole in the molded wax therebyforming a candle.

[0009] Other objects, features, and advantages of the invention will bereadily apparent from the following detailed description of a preferredembodiment thereof taken in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] For the purpose of illustrating the invention, there is shown inthe accompanying drawings one form which is presently preferred; itbeing understood that the invention is not intended to be limited to theprecise arrangements and instrumentalities shown.

[0011]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the candle making apparatus of thepresent invention including the container and plate within thecontainer;

[0012]FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the container of the presentinvention showing the container partially cut away;

[0013]FIG. 3 is an exploded view of FIG. 1;

[0014]FIG. 4 illustrates the step in the method of using the candlemaking apparatus of the present invention where the container is filledwith hot wax;

[0015]FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the container of the presentinvention showing the container partially cut away where the wax withinthe container has solidified;

[0016]FIG. 6 illustrates the step in the method of using the candlemaking apparatus of the present invention where the solidified wax isremoved from the container using the rod;

[0017]FIG. 7 illustrates the step in the method of using the candlemaking apparatus of the present invention where the plate is removedfrom the candle;

[0018]FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the waxed wick to be inserted intothe candle; and

[0019]FIG. 9 illustrates the step in the method of using the candlemaking apparatus of the present invention where the waxed wick is placedthrough the center of the candle.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0020] Referring now to the drawings in detail wherein like referencenumerals have been used throughout the various figures to designate likeelements, there is shown in FIG. 1 a candle making apparatus constructedin accordance with the principles of the present invention anddesignated generally as 10.

[0021] The candle molding apparatus 10 essentially includes a container12 and a plate 20. The container 12 has a bottom 14, a side wall 16, anda rim 18. The plate 20 has a stem or rod 22 attached to the center 24 ofthe plate 20. The plate 20 has a circumference slightly smaller than theinner circumference of the container 12 so that the plate 20 can beplaced within the container 12 and rest on the bottom 14 of thecontainer 12 but can also be easily removed. The plate 20 should beremovably placed or mounted within the container 12 and should not bepermanently attached to the container. The rod 22 should extend abovethe rim 18 of the container 12 when the plate 20 is placed within thecontainer 12.

[0022] The shape of the container, while shown as generally cylindrical,may be any shape as long as the plate fits within the container and canbe easily removed therefrom. Likewise, the shape of the plate and stemmay vary as long as the plate fits within the container and the stemextends above the rim of the container. The size of the plate andcontainer may also vary. Also, the top of the container should beslightly wider and the walls tapered in order to facilitate removal ofthe candle. The container, plate, and rod may be made from anylightweight material having a high heat capacity such as aluminum, forexample. The rod may be attached, secured, or mounted to the plate byany method known in the art. For example, the rod may be welded onto theplate.

[0023] In order to use the apparatus of the present invention, the plate20 is placed within the container 12 with the rod 22 extending above therim 18 of the container 12 and the plate 20 resting on the bottom 14 ofthe container 12. (See FIG. 3.) Hot wax 26 is poured into the container12 and the wax is allowed to cool. (See FIG. 4.) Once the wax hascooled, the rod 22 is grasped and the plate 20 and rod 22 are removedfrom the container 12. The wax is now molded around the rod 22. (SeeFIG. 6.) Once the plate 20 and rod 22 are removed from the container 12,the plate 20 is grasped and the molded wax is removed from the plate 20so that a hole 30 is formed through the center of the molded wax. (SeeFIG. 7.) Or, one could hold the molded wax on the sides and push the rodthrough the wax by pressing or slightly tapping the rod against a hardsurface. Next, a waxed wick 32, as seen in FIG. 8, is inserted throughthe hole 30 in the molded wax thereby forming a candle. (See FIG. 9.)

[0024] The wick 32 should be waxed so that it may be easily threadedthrough the candle. Also, the wick 32 may be cut to any desired length.The end 34 of the wick extending from the bottom 36 of the candle mayhave a stand or disk made from aluminum or the like material attachedthereto. The stand can be molded onto the bottom of the candle and aidsin maintaining the wick 32 within the candle. Alternatively, the end 34of the wick may be folded against the bottom 36 of the candle. The outerdiameter of the rod should be equal to or slightly larger than the outerdiameter of the wick being used. Thus, the wick will fit securely whenplaced within the molded wax. As the candle is burned and the wax melts,the wick will fit even more securely within the candle.

[0025] The present invention may be embodied in other specific formswithout departing from the spirit or essential attributes thereof andaccordingly, reference should be made to the appended claims rather thanto the foregoing specification as indicating the scope of the invention.

We claim:
 1. A candle molding apparatus comprising: a container having abottom, a side wall, and a rim and a plate with a rod attached to saidplate, said plate being removably placed within said container and saidrod extending above the rim of said container.
 2. The candle moldingapparatus of claim 1 wherein said plate is circular.
 3. The candlemolding apparatus of claim 1 wherein said container is cylindrical.
 4. Amethod of molding a candle comprising the steps of: providing acontainer having a bottom, a side wall, and a rim and a plate with a rodattached to said plate; inserting said plate within said container sothat said rod extends above said rim of said container; pouring hot waxinto said container and allowing said wax to cool; grasping said rodonce said wax is completely cooled; and removing said plate and rod fromsaid container so that said wax is molded around said rod.
 5. The methodof molding a candle of claim 4 further including the step of removingsaid molded wax from said plate and said rod so that a hole is formedthrough the center of said wax.
 6. The method of molding a candle ofclaim 5 further including the step of inserting a waxed wick through thehole in said molded wax.